Coreopsis Growing Guide
Coreopsis tinctoria
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
None. Annual coreopsis cannot tolerate cold temperatures.
Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertiliser into the soil prior to planting. Annual coreopsis needs less fertiliser and water compared to other flowers.
Companions
The narrow, airy plants rise up suddenly in late summer, making them great replacements for early season bloomers. Annual coreopsis is an excellent flower to grow in wildflower meadows.
Spacing
Single Plants: 30cm (11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow seeds in moist seed starting mix indoors, or wait until after the last frost has passed and plant seeds where you want the plants to grow.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
The bicoloured blooms of coreopsis attract butterflies and beneficial insects.
Harvesting
Snip off spent blossoms to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering. Tall plants benefit from staking.
Troubleshooting
Be patient with this wildflower, which blooms in late summer and autumn. Plants will reseed themselves with a little encouragement.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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Pests which Affect Coreopsis